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Embrace the Suck: How this Green Beret Built a Real Estate Debt Fund

This mindset, to 'embrace the suck,' meaning don't try to avoid being uncomfortable; don't try to escape the pain, whether it's physical, mental, spiritual, or whatever it may be. Don't try to get away from it. Literally, embrace it, make it part of who you are, and in that embracing the suck, if you will, you begin to learn how to control that chaos and make it work for you.

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High Yield Real Estate Notes: Build Your Crash-Proof Wealth

Real estate notes also known as promissory or mortgage notes flip the script. Instead of relying on appreciation, you step into the bank’s position. With the Lender’s Advantage:

  • Provide capital.

  • Set the terms.

  • Collect interest first.

  • Secure capital with property.

If a borrower defaults, you hold the first-position right to foreclose and reclaim your investment. This is structured, contractual investing — not speculation.

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What are Private Notes

The definition of a note is quite simple. A note is a physical representation of your capital (the lenders) given to you by the borrower. The note tells all parties involved how much you are lending, what is the rate of return, when you should expect that note to be repaid, and the payment structure of the note. This is just like REAL money because it’s a legally binding document, enforceable in court that is a representation of the exact amount of money you loaned. Keep it secret, keep it safe.

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Alternative Investments for Non-Accredited Investors: Opportunities Beyond Wall Street.

Tired of being shut out of the most rewarding investment opportunities? Accessing alternative investments for non-accredited investors is hard. In fact, less than 10% of private real estate deals are accessible to non-accredited investors. Access—not intelligence or capability—is the key differentiator. Smart investors start where they are and build relationships over time.

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Mortgage Note Investing for Passive Real Estate Income

As a conservative, accredited investor, you're tired of market swings, Wall Street jargon, and hidden fees. You want clarity. You want control. And above all, you want cash flow backed by real assets. That’s where mortgage note investing comes in.Through Blue Bay Fund I, you can invest in mortgage loans based on bank statements and other secured structures—offering transparency, risk mitigation, and steady income. This is not speculation. This is investing in notes and mortgages with integrity and vision.

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Real Estate Self Directed IRA for Legacy Wealth

Highlights investors care about

  • 8–10% annual yield targets

  • Low LTV ratios (Max 75% to under 65%)

  • 12–18 month terms for flexibility

  • Monthly income distributions; reinvestment of monthly earnings to achieve compounding interest

  • No stock market exposure

Manager “skin in the game”.  Every loan made by Blue Bay Fund is first made 100% by our fund manager, Edwin Epperson. Investors then backfill our manager's position with their own selected amount.

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Build Wealth with Real Estate Note Investing

Discover how high-yield real estate notes are helping savvy investors build crash-proof wealth. With fixed monthly income, asset-backed security, and no operational hassle, this powerful strategy offers predictable returns and protection in volatile markets.

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